Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

UCAS code: H766

Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy course.

Are you keen to make a difference to people’s oral health and wellbeing? If you’re compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrive in hands-on environments where patient care comes first, our Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons) course is for you.

This course has been designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s healthcare landscape and equip you with the expertise, skills, and professional confidence to become a registered Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. Developed in alignment with the General Dental Council (GDC) Safe Practitioner Framework, this course blends theoretical learning with practical, hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Why Study Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? This course will prepare you to put your skills and abilities into practice after qualification, both through reflecting on the evidence from ongoing research and your own practice. You’ll be taught by an experienced team of lecturers and clinicians who bring real-world insights to the classroom, you’ll also benefit from a curriculum that integrates cutting-edge techniques, public health considerations, and sustainable healthcare practices.

From mastering foundational knowledge in oral disease prevention and dental radiography to managing complex cases involving special educational needs, oral cancer, and dental implants, throughout the course you’ll be supported to become a competent and effective Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist.

Through extensive clinical practice, including work-based learning in community clinics and dental practices, you’ll gain the confidence and competence to provide high-quality patient-centered care in diverse professional settings.

In Dec 2025, the University’s new Emily Siddon Building will open on the site of the National Health Innovation Campus where you’ll benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and state-of-the-art simulation technology, enabling you to learn in a safe, but realistic environment utilising phantom heads. You’ll also provide care to patients in the new onsite Dental clinic.

Professional Bodies This course is awaiting approval by the General Dental Council (GDC), who are the regulatory body for dental professionals in the UK. Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists must be GDC-registered to practise in the UK. Successful completion of the course gives you eligibility to apply for GDC registration as a Dental Hygienist and or a Dental Therapist.

Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Not quite ready to start Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons)? Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist.

This is a common first year and comprises: • Anatomy and Physiology • Dental Radiology and Radiography • Foundations and Clinical Practice 1 • Oral Disease Prevention • Professional Development and Research 1 • Theory of Dental Hygiene.

To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.